FLAG STATE INSPECTIONS & CLASSIFICATION SURVEYS TRAINING CERTIFICATE
CLASS SURVEYOR
The course content is aimed at providing newly appointed surveyors and those as yet limited practical
experience with solid technical knowledge about classification and statutory matters.
Class Surveyor
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Nowadays there are more than fifty classification societies
in the world but still the classification process and its
interrelationship with international and flag regulations is
not always well understood.
The classification society, which is a non-governmental
organisation in the shipping industry establishes and
maintains technical standards for construction and
operation of marine vessels and offshore structures. The
primary role of the society is to classify ships and validate
that their design and calculations are in accordance with the
published standards. It also carries out periodical survey of
ships to ensure that they continue to meet the parameters
of set standards. The society is also responsible for
classification of all offshore structures including platforms
and submarines.
Flag states maintain a ship register in which all ships that sail
under their flag need to be registered. Classification
societies are licensed by flag states to survey and classify
ships and issue certificates on their behalf. They classify and
certify marine vessels and structures on the basis of their
structure, design and safety standards.
The primary task of classification society surveyors is to
survey in order to maintain the standards of construction
and condition of ships and machinery, which have been laid
down by the society. The secondary function of class
surveyors, where their society is approved by governments,
is for their surveys to be used as a basis for the issue of
statutory certificates relating to safety at sea.
A classification society’s workforce comprises of Surveyors
who are full time employees and are generally referred to as
“Exclusive” surveyors; the ones employed on a part time
basis are “Non-exclusive” surveyors. Although the
classification societies started in 1760 with captains who will
examine a ship, more specialization came and now there are
in principle there three kind of surveyors whom are mainly
marine professionals’ mariners, such as a qualified ship's
deck officers, mechanical/electrical engineers, naval
architects. In most cases you will find the navigational
inspectors as the flag state inspectors and auditors. The
classification society uses the mechanical/electrical
inspectors. They will start in the engine room and will learn
the hull part in their inspection career. The hull surveyors
are in a perfect world only naval architects. The auditors in
the classification society can have navigational background
but normally the surveyor with experience will become
auditor. Although you will think that every class surveyor is
entitled to inspect everything, this is however not the case.
It is the intention of this course to extend the student’s
knowledge and understanding of the role, workings and
requirements of a classification society and its interface with
IMO when applying statutory regulations on behalf of flag
administrations and qualify you as an expert in this field able
to deal with port state control, flag administration and
vetting officials.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The course content is aimed at providing newly appointed
surveyors and those as yet limited practical experience with
solid technical knowledge about classification and statutory
matters. This course is specifically structured for those
looking to taking up the role of a Non-exclusive surveyor
enabling them to properly undertake the duty imposed
under the relevant Classification rules.
Of course, the material also includes the latest technical
information and thus allows participants to obtain “work-
ready” knowledge.
COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS:
Lloyd’s Maritime Institute is an accredited training institution
by the International Association of Marine Consultants and
Surveyors. The LMI methodology and tools are based upon
long-term experience in development of training programs and
best practices while ensuring compliance with maritime codes,
conventions and regulations in the shipping industry.
This course is intended to facilitate access to the knowledge
and skills demanded by increasingly sophisticated maritime
technology, it is also designed to meet the requirements of:
- Mandatory parts of the code for Recognized Organizations
(IMO RO Code),
- IMO Resolution A.1120(30),
- IACS Proc Req. 2009/Rev.2 2019,
- ISO 9001:2015,
- ISO/IEC 17020:2012 standards.
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INTRODUCTION:
In this unit we will focus on still water moments, Bonjean
curves, and other matters related to longitudinal strength
of ship, local scantlings, plates stiffeners, structural stress,
fatigue, buckling analyses, structural members, materials
etc.

COURSE OUTLINE:
- Ship structure definitions

- Hull reference terms

Classification and Statutory Surveys
Unit FSI002 - Types of construction
INTRODUCTION: - Longitudinal strength

This unit serves as a primer on classification societies, - Local scantling such as plates and stiffeners
including their role in the maritime industry, history and core
- Structural stress, fatigue and buckling analyses
duties. Additionally, it covers outlines of ship inspections
(Class Surveys, Statutory Surveys, etc.) and the major - Materials, welding and other pertinent methods of
international conventions applicable to ships. Completion of material-joining
this unit should provide a deeper understanding of the
interactions and relationships between classification societies - For compliance with relevant rules and convention
and other members of the maritime community. requirements pertaining to design, construction and
safety
COURSE OUTLINE:
- Introduction to classification Surveys DURATION:
- Evolutions of classification societies
- 12 Hours
- Evolution of IACS organization
- Class surveyor’s role
- Scope of classification surveys
- Relationship between classification and statutory
surveys
- Flag states and vessel registration
- Class surveys during construction and in-service class
surveys
- Scope of statutory surveys
- IACS rules
- Certification for quality system approvals
- Rules for the audit and registration of safety
management systems
- Other surveys related to statutory work
Machinery Systems
Unit CLS2B
DURATION:
- 60 Hours INTRODUCTION:
In this unit we will focus on propulsion system of the ship,
auxiliary machinery, steering gear system and others
machinery systems.

COURSE OUTLINE:
- Propulsion, auxiliary machinery and steering gear

- Piping

- Electrical and automation systems

Hull Structure DURATION:

Unit CLS2A - 12 Hours
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Subdivision and Stability Tonnage

Unit CLS2C Unit CLS2E

INTRODUCTION: INTRODUCTION:
In this unit we will focus on matters related to the intact and In this unit we will focus on matters related to the discuss
damage stability, inclining test assessment, grain loading tonnage calculation of the vessel and international tonnage
stability, watertight and weather tight integrity. certificate.

COURSE OUTLINE: COURSE OUTLINE:

- Intact and damage stability - Introduction
- Inclining test assessment - Definitions
- Grain loading stability - Tonnage calculation of the vessel
- Watertight and weather tight integrity - Regulation

DURATION: DURATION:
- 12 Hours - 12 Hours

Load Line Structural Fire Protection

Unit CLS2D Unit CLS2F

INTRODUCTION: INTRODUCTION:
In this unit we will focus on matters related to the freeboard In this unit we will focus on matters related to discuss
calculations of assignment of freeboard, most importance structural fire protection of the vessels.
regulations and point to be inspected.
COURSE OUTLINE:
COURSE OUTLINE: - Definitions
- Introduction - Structural fire protection and fire insolation
- Freeboard calculations - Use of combustible materials
- Conditions of assignment of freeboard - Means of escape
- Load line certification and surveys - Ventilation system

DURATION: DURATION:
- 12 Hours - 12 Hours
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Safety Equipment Noxious Liquid Substances

Unit CLS2G
Pollution Prevention
Unit CLS2I
INTRODUCTION:
In this unit we will focus on matters related to safety INTRODUCTION:
equipment. In this unit we will focus on matter related to noxious liquid
substance prevention from the vessels.
COURSE OUTLINE:
- Lifesaving appliances and arrangements COURSE OUTLINE:
- Navigation equipment - List of substances the ship may carry
- Lights shapes and sound signals - Pumping system
- Fire detections and fire alarm systems and equipment - Stripping system
- Fire control plans - Tank washing system and equipment
- Inert gas systems - Underwater discharge arrangement

DURATION: DURATION:
- 12 Hours - 12 Hours

Oil Pollution Prevention Radio Equipment

Unit CLS2H Unit CLS2J

INTRODUCTION: INTRODUCTION:
In this unit we will focus on matters related to oil pollution In this unit we will focus on matters related to Radio
prevention onboard of the vessels. telephony, radiotelegraphy and GMDSS of the vessels.

COURSE OUTLINE: COURSE OUTLINE:

- Monitoring and control of oil discharge - SOLAS convention
- Segregation of oil and water ballast and carriage of oil in
forepeak tanks - Regulations
- Crude oil washing - Radio equipment
- Protective location of segregated ballast spaces
- Pumping, piping and discharge arrangements - Radio telephony and Radiotelegraphy
- Shipboard oil pollution emergency plans(SOPEPs) - GMDSS

DURATION: DURATION:
- 12 Hours - 12 Hours
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Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals Carriage of Liquefied Gases in

in Bulk Bulk
Unit CLS2L
Unit CLS2K

INTRODUCTION: INTRODUCTION:
In this unit we will focus on matters related to the vessels
In this unit we will focus on matters related to the vessels
carriage of liquefied gases in bulk onboard.
carriage of dangerous chemicals in bulk onboard.
COURSE OUTLINE:
COURSE OUTLINE: - Introduction
- Introduction - Principle type and design characteristics of modern
liquefied gas carriers
- Vessels carriage of dangerous chemicals in bulk
- Materials of cargo tank construction and Insulation of
onboard. modern liquefied carriers
- International regulations - Cargo containment systems in liquefied gas carriers
- Onboard procedures for loading and discharging LNG
- MARPOL cargo gas carrier guide

DURATION: DURATION:
- 12 Hours - 12 Hours

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